BY RYAN FERRY IT’S a measure of Peadar Mogan’s maturity that he was able to stay grounded after Donegal’s quarter-final win over Louth on Sunday. Mogan delivered one of his best ever displays in the green and gold jersey. The St Naul’s man was simply awesome as he repeatedly charged up the field. Advertisement It […]
Preview: Donegal well placed ahead of championship first
Al-Ireland SFC quarter-final Donegal v Louth Sunday, Croke Park, 1.15pm By Michael McMullan SUNDAY is new ground in HQ are Donegal and Louth cross swords in the championship for the first time. It has been a whirlwind for Donegal. Last year brought doom and gloom of the county having their underage academy issues laid bare. […]
Donegal side named for a first ever championship meeting with Louth
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have announced their squad for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Louth in Croke Park (1.15pm). The team shows one change from their win over Clare with Dáire Ó Baoill coming in ahead of Odhrán Doherty. Jason McGee, Gavin Mulreaney and Caolan McColgan have all made a return to fitness and are listed […]
Donnelly out to avoid final day drama
By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH will make the 70-odd mile trip to Ardee this Saturday to take on Louth as the Division Two relegation battle really heats up. Ger Brennan’s side are hot on Fermanagh’s heels, a point and a position behind in seventh spot. If Fermanagh can get a win and the two points on […]
Steve Williams: Keeping up with change
Steve Williams is the man who discovered and harnessed the talent of Rory Beggan. The former soccer goalkeeper was also part of Glen’s All-Ireland success story. He chatted with Michael McMullan… ABERYSTWYTH is not exactly a GAA stronghold. A native Welsh twang still hugs Steve Williams’ every word. But that’s as far as it goes. […]
Louth the only game on McGeeney’s radar
By Michael McMullan HOSTING Louth in the opening round of the NFL is only show in town for his side insists Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney. Speaking after their Dr McKenna Cup win over Tyrone, the former All-Ireland winning skipper didn’t delve into the importance of promotion. The Orchard County were relegated from the top flight […]
McCartan on board in new Louth management team
By Michael McMullan FORMER Down star and manager James McCartan is back in inter-county management as part of Ger Brennan’s ticket with Louth. Former Dublin star Brennan, currently the GAA Executive with UCD, was ratified to take over as Mickey Harte as the Wee County’s senior football manager on Monday night, two weeks after Harte […]
IN FOCUS: Mickey Harte’s reputation continues to grow
By Shaun Casey MICKEY Harte is always one step ahead. Always planning, always prepping, always thinking outside the box. In last Sunday’s Leinster semi-final win over Offaly, sending Louth through to their first decider since 2010, Harte threw a curveball into the starting team. Just over two weeks ago, Dylan McKeown wasn’t even training with […]
Toner goal vital in Derry win
NFL Division Two Derry 2-11 Louth 1-11 By Michael McMullan NIALL Toner’s 58th minute goal shot Derry on their way to a second victory of the league after a tough battle with Louth on Sunday afternoon in Ardee. Advertisement The Oakleafers were 1-4 to 0-2 ahead after the opening quarter with Shane McGuigan netting a […]
Wins for Fermanagh and QUB in the Conor McGurk Cup
ULSTER’S inter-county season began with two Conor McGurk Cup Round 1 games on Tuesday night. Fermanagh were 3-17 to 0-11 winners over Cavan in Kingspan Breffni Park. Jimmy Tormey’s goal saw Fermanagh hold a slender 1-8 to 0-10 interval lead. Daniel Teague hit the net after the break to put them on their way to […]